Progress on Tear Stains

In an effort to reduce the red tear stains under Emme's eyes, I have been giving Emme Tylan for almost two weeks now and there is a remarkable improvement in her tear stains. She never has very large amounts of stains, but I don't like even the amount she gets. The use of the antibiotic, Tylan, was recommended by Emme's breeder and endorsed by Emme's vet. I purchase it in powdered form at a livestock store in town.

This is the second time I have used the Tylan protocol and it works fast. I give her an eighth of a teaspoon daily mixed in a small amount of peanut butter to mask the bitter taste. Within days, I could see a lessening of red around her eyes. Each day when I wash off her face and paws with puppy shampoo and warm water, I clip any long stained hairs around her eyes and each day her eyes look better.

When I used the Tylan during the summer, I was able to reduce the stains to a very tiny amount but never completely eliminated them. I don't know how people who show dogs keep their eyes absolutely white. In my kitchen, I have a 2007 calendar with pictures of Bichon Frises and not one of them has any coloring around their eyes. None of those dogs, however, is as cute as Emme. Anyway, I am pleased with the reduction in tear stains in the corners of Emme's eyes. The Tylan seems to work and doesn't have any obvious side effects.